Sans Normal Ririb 5 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Flinders' by Eko Bimantara; 'Corporative', 'Corporative Sans Rounded', 'Corporative Soft', and 'Igna Sans' by Latinotype; and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, friendly, retro, chunky, approachable, playful, display impact, friendly tone, retro warmth, high legibility, rounded, soft terminals, sturdy, open counters, bubbly.
A heavy, rounded sans with soft, bulb-like terminals and smooth, continuous curves. Strokes are thick and even, with gentle transitions into joins and a generally closed, compact silhouette. Counters are fairly open for the weight, and round characters (O, C, G, o, e) keep a consistent circular/elliptical construction. The lowercase shows a single-storey a and g, with simple, sturdy shapes and minimal angularity; diagonals (V, W, X, y) are broad and softened rather than sharp.
Best suited to short-to-medium display settings where a bold, friendly voice is desired—headlines, posters, packaging, signage, and brand marks. It can work in larger blocks of text when size and spacing are generous, but its weight and rounded details favor impactful typographic statements over small UI text.
The overall tone is warm and informal, leaning toward a nostalgic, mid-century display feel. Its rounded forms and stout proportions make it feel friendly and non-threatening, with a playful sturdiness that reads more fun than corporate.
Likely designed to deliver a high-ink, highly legible display presence with a cheerful, rounded personality. The consistent curves, soft terminals, and simplified lowercase aim for immediacy and charm while preserving clarity at large sizes.
The font maintains a consistent rhythm across caps and lowercase, with clear, simple numeral forms and a legible, high-impact texture in paragraphs. The softened corners and terminals create a cohesive “puffed” silhouette that stays recognizable even in dense settings.